'Bridgerton' Author Reveals How Shonda Rhimes Found The Books For Netflix Series

Shonda Rhimes has brought longtime director (and sometime actor) Tom Verica in house at Shondaland. Verica, who's worked closely with Rhimessince the third season of Grey's Anatomy, will serveas the company's head of creative production.

Entertainment has long held the ability to influence and set trends, particularly in fashion and home decor. Case in point: the recent Netflix series Bridgerton, where high society's romantic trials and tribulations in Regency-era London are set off by glittering jewelry, sumptuous costumes and period furnishings.

In the wake of Cicely Tyson's death on Thursday, Shonda Rhimes, Zendaya, Rosario Dawson and more took to social media to pay tribute to the actresswho made television history while forging a sterling career out of portraying women of strength and substance. Tyson died Thursday at 96, according to her longtime manager, Larry Thompson.Tyson died two days after her memoir Just as I Am was published.

Cicely Tyson rocked Hollywood with the heartbreaking announcement of her death on Jan. 28.

died on Thursday at the age of 96.«With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,» Tyson's family said, via her manager, Larry Thompson. «At this time, please allow the family their privacy.  A formal statement and details will follow.»As news broke of her death, Shonda Rhimes, who worked with Tyson on tweeted, «I really need this not to be true.» She also retweeted Netflix's message, which reads: «A force in her industry who opened the door

LOS ANGELES -- Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96.———“This one hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson.

Refresh for updates: The death of Cicely Tyson today saw a profuse outpouring of praise and reminiscence across the generations for the regal Roots and Sounder star.

borderline-pornographic period piece “Bridgerton” is now the most-watched show in Netflix history. On Wednesday, the streaming giant announced that a whopping 82 million households tuned into the steamy Shonda Rhimes bodice-ripper in the first 28 days since the show’s launch on Dec.

Julie Anne Robinson, the director of the Bridgerton pilot, is opening up about how they found the show’s leading actors, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor.

Following the debut of “Bridgerton”, Netflix’s hit Regency drama adapted from Julia Quinn’s popular novels about 1800s London society by Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, English actor Jonathan Bailey is easily one of the biggest breakout stars. In the series, he plays Lord Anthony Bridgerton, the titular family’s eldest son who is expected to take center stage in season 2.

, Netflix’s hit Regency drama adapted from Julia Quinn’s popular novels about 1800s London society by Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, English actor Jonathan Bailey is easily one of the biggest breakout stars.

steamy historical romance from Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland has been a worldwide hit since it premiered on Christmas. According to Netflix, it’s their fifth-most-watched original show, with more than 63 million households tuning in.

, Shondaland’s first original Netflix series, has been renewed for season 2. Adapted from Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels about 1800s London society by longtime Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, the series will continue to tell the story about the titular and sprawling Bridgerton family as they navigate society, scandal and Lady Whistledown’s scathing takedowns.

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, with Kamala Harris as vice president, and plenty of celebrities shared their excitement about Inauguration Day on social media.Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attended the historic inauguration in Washington, D.C.

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, with Kamala Harris as vice president, and plenty of celebrities shared their excitement about Inauguration Day on social media.Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton attended the historic inauguration in Washington, D.C.